Central Athens County Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 12:15PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. 60MPH winds and torrential rain.

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The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Central Athens County 12:15PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

At 11:47 AM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Chesterhill to 6 miles southeast of Glouster to near Athens, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE…Radar indicated.

  IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include…Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Amesville, Stroud Run State Park, Burr Oak State Park, and The Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Athens Co Flood Watch in effect 1PM, Tue, 7/21/2026, until 2AM, Wed, 7/22/2026, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from 1:00PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, until 2:00AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia.

WHEN…From 1:00PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, until 2:00AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Training or backbuilding thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight could create swaths of heavy rain, resulting in rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches.

– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Nelsonville Code Enforcement seeks mowing companies for quotes on grass cutting of vacant properties, questions or concerns (740) 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com

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The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is trying to find mowing companies to submit quotes on grass cutting of vacant properties around the city. Mowing companies interested in contracting with the city should submit the following information to the Code Enforcement Office,

  • An official company quote
  • A copy of the company’s insurance
  • A copy of the company’s IRS W-9 form

Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. 8AM- 4PM Monday/Friday (740) 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com.

Ohio EPA has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ohio, Fri, 7/17/2026 from 7AM until midnight, air quality expected to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range or greater

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio Friday, July 17, 2026, from 7:00 AM until midnight as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.

Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the “Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups” category in the southwest part of the state to the “Unhealthy” category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the “Very Unhealthy” to “Hazardous” categories.

Air quality advisory “sensitive groups” are populations at higher risk of experiencing health effects from air pollution like smog or wildfire smoke. This includes children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with pre-existing heart or lung diseases (such as asthma, COPD, or diabetes).

It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.

For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency`s web site at epa.ohio.gov

Nelsonville Public Square closed Sat, 7/18/2026, 12PM until Midnight for The Mine Tavern reopening celebration, avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 12:00PM until Midnight for The Mine Tavern reopening celebration. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 11:30AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Mine Tavern will open their doors to the public at 2:00PM and hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00PM followed with live music into the evening.

Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Ohio EPA has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ohio, Thu, 7/16/2026 from 7AM until midnight, air quality expected to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 7:00 AM until midnight.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range.

What to Do During an Air Quality Advisory

  • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
  • Refuel your vehicle after 6 p.m., do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
  • Do not idle your vehicle
  • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
  • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
  • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
  • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
  • Avoid using fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Conserve electricity

For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency`s web site at epa.ohio.gov

Nelsonville S Harper St closed between Chestnut St and Poplar St, Sat, 7/18/2026, 10AM until 2PM for Nelsonville Wesleyan Church family fun day, avoid area, use alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church will be closing South Harper Street in Front of the Church on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. The street closure is for their annual family fun day. South Harper Street will be closed to traffic between Chestnut Street and Poplar Street.

Watch for pedestrians in the area. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 7/213/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/9Z5b29wmxjs

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:35PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Changing the Special Projects Coordinator position from hourly to salaried employment.
  • The potential police-services contract between the City of Nelsonville and the Village of Buchtel.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.